What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Litigation Paralegal position at Roessel Joy?
Overview:
Roessel Joy has partnered with a great Boston firm that is looking to add a Litigation Paralegal to their team to fill in for a maternity leave. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field.
Duties:
- Assist attorneys with document review and preparation for litigation cases
-Experience with Relativity would be a plus
- Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and easily accessible
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel to schedule depositions, hearings, and other meetings
- Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, file management, and transcribing dictations
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology
- Proficient in Relativity or some other document review platform
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Prior experience working as a Paralegal or in a similar role is preferred
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlestown, MA 02129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $35
